Bad news for IT professionals in South Africa — except for people with one particular skill set

CareerJunction has released its Employment Insights report for the third quarter of 2026, revealing a significant year-on-year decline in hiring activity in the IT sector.Hiring activity in the industry declined by 18% between the third quarter of 2025 and the third quarter of 2026, and dropped 8% between the second and third quarters of 2026.